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Neosho, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
r just as soon as he returns from the expedition in pursuit of Shelby's raiders. Major W. C. Ransom, of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry, arrived here on the 23d, with about four hundred men, direct from General Ewing's command, which he left at Neosho, Missouri. He has come up for ammunition and other supplies for the troops with General Ewing. He reports our men short of almost everything, and much worn from constant marching and skirmishing with the enemy for the last two weeks, He is one of th to it that their lives shall not be wantonly or stupidly sacrificed by placing them in positions where they must contend with the foe under extraordinary disadvantages. General Ewing--and Staff and Escort arrived here October 27th, from Neosho, Missouri, having chased Shelby's flying columns beyond Cassville, and within a few miles of the Arkansas line. The enemy kept breaking up into so many small detachments, that there was not much of a force to pursue towards the last. The troops are
Kansas (Kansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
nvaded Missouri, with a force of about two thousand men and three pieces of light artillery, and are marching northward, he will probably remain here a week or so, to make such disposition of his troops as will best protect the border counties of Kansas. This being a large depot of army supplies, and only a few miles from the State line, it is thought that Shelby may turn aside and attack us here in a few days. But we have one battery, beside four twenty-four pound siege guns, and troops enoun recognition of his well-known abilities, General Lyon, in July, 1861, authorized him to raise the regiment to which he belongs. He worked more industriously and persistently in organizing and drilling his regiment than any other officer in it. Kansas may well be proud of him. Senator Lane made a big speech from the balcony of the Wilder House on the evening of the 24th, to a large audience. He discussed the political issues of tile day, the prospect of the early collapse of the Confedera
Iowa (Iowa, United States) (search for this): chapter 23
all belongs to the latter regiment. The soldiers belonging to the-escort, the members of the band, and the officers of his Staff, altogether number about one hundred and fifty men. The papers and records pertaining to Headquarters, were mostly carefully packed in boxes a few days ago, under the eye of Major H. Z. Curtis, Assistant Adjutant General. Major Curtis' wife, a beautiful and accomplished lady, who has been here with her husband several months, also left the same day for her home in Iowa. The Band for half an hour before the General took leave of his friends, played some very fine selections while sitting in their seats in the Band wagon in front of Colonel Blair's residence, on the north side of the plazza. To me the music seemed unusually sweet. I think that each member must have taken special pains to perform his part well. A band wagon has been fitted up for their special purpose, and is drawn by four fine horses. The horses looked as if they were proud of the servic
John McNeil (search for this): chapter 23
of him the Militia capture his artillery and disperse his force General Ewing's force joins in the pursuit of the enemy the enemy driven from the State General John McNeil to take command of the Federal troops at Fort Smith General Lane speaks in Fort Scott-General Blunt starts to Fort Smith again. General Blunt and Staff,ling in numbers until there is only a corporal's guard to pursue, he will perhaps continue to follow them far into Arkansas. There is some talk now that General John McNeil, who has for several months been in command of the district of Southwest Missouri, will soon relieve General Blunt of the command of the troops at Fort Smitnth Kansas cavalry, Captain Smith's battery of light artillery of four rifled guns, one battalion of the Twelfth Kansas infantry, and General Blunt's escort. General McNeil and Colonel Cloud left Springfield about three days ago, for Fort Smith, and will not likely leave undisturbed any considerable force of the enemy that might
Steele (search for this): chapter 23
can organize an army very soon of such strength as will enable them to make a successful assault, assuming of course that all our troops in the vicinity of that place have been concentrated there, and would be handled to the best possible advantage. We have got a firm footing at Fort Smith, and will be able to hold western Arkansas and the Indian country, unless our officers make some unpardonable blunder. It is not likely that General Marmaduke will be permitted to occupy the country north of the Arkansas River much longer. Should he endeavor to confine his operations to the central or eastern portion of the State, north of the river, General Steele, commanding an army at Little Rock, should be able to send a force against him and compel him to leave that section. Or if he should move into northwestern Arkansas, Generals Blunt and McNiel will look after him very closely, and it is not thought that he or General Shelby will attempt to make another raid through Missouri at present.
Lyon (search for this): chapter 23
ft at Neosho, Missouri. He has come up for ammunition and other supplies for the troops with General Ewing. He reports our men short of almost everything, and much worn from constant marching and skirmishing with the enemy for the last two weeks, He is one of the most experienced and efficient officers on duty along the border, and no better one could have been selected to perform an important service like that which has been intrusted to him. In recognition of his well-known abilities, General Lyon, in July, 1861, authorized him to raise the regiment to which he belongs. He worked more industriously and persistently in organizing and drilling his regiment than any other officer in it. Kansas may well be proud of him. Senator Lane made a big speech from the balcony of the Wilder House on the evening of the 24th, to a large audience. He discussed the political issues of tile day, the prospect of the early collapse of the Confederacy, and was particularly severe, and in my opinio
Cooper (search for this): chapter 23
en their first service in the field. But they have had sufficient instruction to become acquainted with their duties, and no doubt will make good soldiers. It appears from dispatches received from Fort Smith that the scattered forces of Generals Cooper, Marmaduke and Shelby are reorganizing, and making preparations to march against that place with about nine thousand men and eighteen pieces of field artillery. But when we take into account the badly demoralized condition of Cooper's and SCooper's and Shelby's forces, we may conclude that such an army cannot be called into existence in a few days, nor even in a few weeks. While; the rebel Generals in Arkansas and the Indian Territory may be able shortly to collect together a sufficient number of troops to make a demonstration against Fort Smith, it is not at all probable that they can organize an army very soon of such strength as will enable them to make a successful assault, assuming of course that all our troops in the vicinity of that pl
W. C. Ransom (search for this): chapter 23
and. If, however, he desires to keep his command, Senator Lane will doubtless use his influence in his behalf. General Thomas Ewing has been assigned to the command of the District of Kansas, with headquarters at this post. The border tier of counties of Missouri, as far south as Barton county, will be included in his district, He is expected to assume command of his new district in a few days, or just as soon as he returns from the expedition in pursuit of Shelby's raiders. Major W. C. Ransom, of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry, arrived here on the 23d, with about four hundred men, direct from General Ewing's command, which he left at Neosho, Missouri. He has come up for ammunition and other supplies for the troops with General Ewing. He reports our men short of almost everything, and much worn from constant marching and skirmishing with the enemy for the last two weeks, He is one of the most experienced and efficient officers on duty along the border, and no better one could ha
C. W. Blair (search for this): chapter 23
tacked by Quantrell near Baxter Springs, and nearly all killed Colonel Blair with a cavalry force to the rescue members of the band burned ions while sitting in their seats in the Band wagon in front of Colonel Blair's residence, on the north side of the plazza. To me the music m is beyond doubt coming, and may be upon us in a few days. Colonel Blair for several days has been busy in putting everything in fightinack. Immediately after the troops were aroused and under arms, Colonel Blair sent out detachments of cavalry on all the roads leading in herhelby. The 7th was a day of great excitement at this post. Colonel Blair received a dispatch about one o'clock in the morning from Baxtem was again sounded, and all the troops called out under arms. Colonel Blair immediately took most of the cavalry and started to the relief ur pickets again on the night of the 7th. General Blunt and Colonel Blair arrived on the morning of the 12th, from Baxter Springs. As Ge
James G. Blunt (search for this): chapter 23
pickets, and to make a dash on Fort Scott General Blunt's escort attacked by Quantrell near Baxter the attack on Baxter, and marched to meet General Blunt. The General's escort had just emerged fre bodies of Major Curtis, Lieutenant Farr, General Blunt's Judge Advocate, and two soldiers, will ould not have taken it without artillery. General Blunt thought that they had captured Lieutenant d Lieutenant Pond known of the approach of General Blunt, and that the enemy had marched away to atpickets again on the night of the 7th. General Blunt and Colonel Blair arrived on the morning of the 12th, from Baxter Springs. As General Blunt now has definite information that Shelby, Gordonh he could throw shells into the town. General Blunt has sent orders for the troops stationed asouri until towards spring. They regarded General Blunt's carriage as quite a trophy, and intend tarted on the 28th instant for Fort Smith; General Blunt accompanies it. The escort is composed of [20 more...]
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